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Whirlpool DU4003XL manual

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    UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER ‘rs, Freezers, Refngerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners, Oehumldlt[...]

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    Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? i PARTS AND FEATURES 3 To Add a Dish After Starting POWER CLEAN- WASHING SYSTEM 4 Selecting a Cycle 9 PROPERLOADING .,,..,..,..,......... 5 Changing a Setting 9 Top Rack Loading 5 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10 Bottom Rack Loading 6 SPEC[...]

  • Page 3

    Parts and features Model DU4003XL TOP RACK Ski BOTTOM RACK WATER ~LuMN LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET + MODEL AND SERIAL ,; NUMBER PLATE (NOT SHOWN) RINSE AID DISPENSER Tip! ,,,$* & ~~~, THE OVERFLOW +_ ;‘ b‘#>g PROTECTOR is g designed to preveni too much water from entering the USER GfiDE [Permanent Label) HEATING ELEMENT dishwas[...]

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    POWER CLEAN* Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating spray arms, through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food part[...]

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    Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms. Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful to separate items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack loading CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. Place so open ends fac[...]

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    Bottom rack loading l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. A UTENSIL LOAD l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray fro[...]

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    Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic dish- washer detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus. Pho[...]

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    Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely. 2. Close and latch the door. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dish- washer until it is hot. Turn it off. // // Clean Selector Buttons Option Selector Buttons Starting your dishwasher POTS & PANS Cycle. . . 1. Make sure Cycle Contro[...]

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    / Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle POTS 0 PANS Cycle Maximum cleaning for cooked- or baked-on foods. Timer delays while the dishwasher automatically heats the water to 145°F (63°C) in both washes and the last rinse (marked ‘). Cycle time will be about 1% to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water. HEAVY WASH Cycle A double wash for [...]

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    Energy tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- 2. Use the NORMAL WASH Cycle for normally washer uses the same amount of electricity soiled loads. It uses less hot water and en- and hot water as a fully loaded machine. ergy than other wash cycles. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid 4. load c[...]

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    Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do. Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tips. Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to the minerals in the water and the alkalin- ity of the dishwasher detergent. If[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spottlng and tllmlng CAUSED BY Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Small partloles Spray arm or arms not deposlted on rotating freely Items “0ld”detergent Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent. [...]

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    PROBLEM Dishes not dry Black marks on chlna or whlte utensils Chlpplng or breaklng glassware Etching - permanent fllmlng which cannot be removed Dlshes & lnterlor of dlshwasher yellow or brown Small dark spots on tlatware - stalnless steel, silver plate, or sterling or rust spots on stainless steel Bronze tarnish on sllverplate Water lett In bo[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. 1. If dishwasher wont run, or stops during cycle: l Is door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has cycle been correctly set [...]

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    Whirlmol Home .% Appliances Part No. 303820 Making your world a little easier. 0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. ice Makers. DIshwashers, Bull-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls, Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Dehumidifiers, Aulomatic Washers, Clothes 0[...]